Missouri · statute · Mo. Rev. Stat. ch. 330 · 23 active provisions
1. The word "board" whenever used in this chapter means the state board of podiatric medicine. 2. The definitions of the words "podiatrist" or "physician of the foot" shall for the purpose of this section be held to be the diagnosis, medical, physical, or surgical treatment of the ailments of the human foot, with the e…
No one shall practice podiatric medicine in this state unless duly licensed as provided by law.
1. The state board of podiatric medicine may require that fingerprint submissions be made as part of an application seeking a permanent license or a temporary license to practice podiatric medicine, as provided in sections 330.045 and 330.065, or a permanent podiatric medicine license with ankle certification, as such…
Any person desiring to practice podiatric medicine in this state shall furnish the board with satisfactory proof, including a statement under oath or affirmation that all representations are true and correct to the best knowledge and belief of the person submitting and signing same, subject to the penalties of making a…
Examinations shall be in the English language, and shall be written, oral, or clinical, or a combination of two or more of the said methods as the board shall determine and provide by rule. The examination shall and will consist of the examination offered by the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners, as well as…
Every applicant for a permanent license as a podiatrist shall provide the state board of podiatric medicine with satisfactory evidence of having successfully completed such postgraduate training in hospitals and such other clinical and surgical settings as the board may prescribe by rule.
1. Upon due application therefor and upon submission by such person of evidence satisfactory to the board that such person is licensed to practice podiatric medicine in this state, and upon the payment of the fees required to be paid by this chapter, the board shall cause to be issued to such applicant a license, which…
1. Any person desiring to serve a period of internship/residency in a Missouri hospital may do so without obtaining a permanent license from the board if he or she qualifies for and obtains a temporary license for internship/residency from the board for a two-year period. 2. The board shall grant a temporary license fo…
1. The board shall on or before the first day of the month preceding the biennial license renewal date cause to be mailed to each person licensed to practice podiatric medicine in this state, at the last known office or residence address of such person, a blank application form for such person's biennial license renewa…
Each applicant for biennial license renewal under this chapter shall accompany the application for biennial license renewal with a biennial renewal fee to be paid to the director of revenue for the licensing period for which licensure is sought. If said application be filed and said fee paid after the biennial renewal…
Any person licensed to practice podiatric medicine in this state who has retired or may hereafter retire from such practice shall not be required to register as required by this chapter, provided such person shall file with the board an affidavit which states the date on which the person retired from the practice of po…
The board is authorized to issue an inactive license to any licensee who makes written application for such license on a form provided by the board and remits the fee for an inactive license established by the board. An inactive license may be issued only to a person who has previously been issued a license to practice…
There is hereby created and established a "State Board of Podiatric Medicine" for the purpose of licensing all practitioners of podiatric medicine in this state, which board shall have such other powers and duties as are provided by this chapter. The board shall meet annually and at such other times and places as a maj…
1. The board shall be composed of five members including one voting public member, to be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. Vacancies on the board shall be filled in like manner. The term of office of each member shall be four years. Each member of the board shall receive as compensati…
At all meetings of the board three members shall be necessary to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
1. The board shall elect one of its members president, one vice president, and one secretary. The board shall have the power to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter and to adopt and use a common seal. The board shall create no expenses exceeding the sum rec…
1. All fees provided for in this chapter shall be payable to the director of the division of professional registration who shall keep a record of the account showing the total payments received and shall immediately transmit same to the department of revenue for deposit in the state treasury to the credit of a fund to…
1. The board may refuse to issue any certificate of registration or authority, permit or license required pursuant to this chapter for one or any combination of causes stated in subsection 2 of this section. The board shall notify the applicant in writing of the reasons for the refusal and shall advise the applicant of…
This chapter shall not apply to the commissioned surgical officers of the United States Army, Navy or Marine hospital service when in the actual performance of their official duties, nor to any physician duly registered, nor to any legally registered podiatrist of another state, taking charge of the practice of a legal…
The board shall investigate all complaints of violations of the provisions of this chapter as provided in section 324.002 and shall report any such violations to the proper prosecuting officers or other public officials charged with the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter. The board may employ such board pers…
1. Upon application by the board, and the necessary burden having been met, a court of general jurisdiction may grant an injunction, restraining order or other order as may be appropriate to enjoin a person from: (1) Offering to engage or engaging in the performance of any acts or practices for which a certificate of r…
It shall be deemed prima facie evidence of the practice of podiatric medicine, or of holding oneself out as a practitioner within the meaning of this chapter, for any person to treat in any manner the human foot by medical, mechanical, or surgical methods, or to use the title "podiatrist" or "registered podiatrist", or…
Any person who shall unlawfully obtain licensure under this chapter, whether by false or untrue statements contained in his or her application to the board by presenting to said board a fraudulent diploma, certificate, or license, or one fraudulently obtained shall be deemed guilty of a class B misdemeanor; and any per…